I’m Stephanie, I’m 28 and I love to run, eat, drink craft beer, and my husband and I have a stuffed monkey, Bongo.

I started running on the treadmill in 2008 because I was trying to get healthy and lose some unwanted pounds. Before I knew it, I was running 2 miles at a time and signed up for a 5K. I’ve been addicted to racing ever since. I’ve run over 30 races and I’m still going strong. This year I will be running my 2nd marathon at the NYC Marathon on November 4th.

I absolutely LOVE food and beer. I’m a huge foodie and love to try new things and visit new places. My husband and I keep our kitchen stocked with beer at all time. What can I say, we’re beer geeks! I love to cook and bake, but I don’t do it nearly enough. My favorite ethnic food is definitely Indian, I love spicy foods and I have a huge sweet tooth that cannot resist cookies.

I graduated college with a degree in Film Production, but things have changed since moving to New York City in 2009. I currently have a full time job at a post-production television company in Manhattan, while also maintaining 2 blogs. Obviously, I write here, but I also am the Head Editor over at IReallyLikeFood, which is a blog about anything and everything food.

I recently got married in September 2011 to the love of my life, Derek. We were together exactly 8 years before we tied the knot and I’m so excited to spend the rest of my life with him.

I love your blog, and your photos on Instagram but after reading your “about me” section and having a little tear roll down my face I love it and you even more. You and Derek remind me so much of my wife Ashley and I. These reasons help further validate my nominating/awarding you the “One Lovely Blog Award”. Hopefully you will swing by my blog at http://www.eatinglivingrunning.wordpress.com and read more about me, my life, and the award. I look forward to reading more of your posts in the near future.